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Christy sentencing delayed until July 30

Shawn Christy’s sentencing in federal court has been delayed until July 30.

Christy, 27, was scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday for sentencing. He was found guilty on 12 counts during a trial in November.

The judge in the case said the sentencing should be delayed because Christy didn’t receive a transcript of his trial until late last month.

Christy was found guilty of threats against the president, threatening communications, interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle, interstate transport of a stolen firearm, possessing a firearm while facing a felony charge, and being a fugitive in possession of a firearm. Jurors also found Christy guilty of a 12th charge - being a known felon in possession of a firearm.

During his manhunt, which spanned several states and Canada, Christy stole multiple vehicles and broke into multiple buildings, including businesses near his hometown of McAdoo, Schuylkill County.

Christy represented himself during the trial. More than 20 witnesses testified for the prosecution. They included Medal of Honor Recipient Dakota Meyer, who owned a home that Christy broke into while on the run from police.